“There was a time when meadow, grove, and stream,
The earth, and every common sight, to me did seem
Appareled in celestial light,
The glory and the freshness of a dream.”
- William Wordsworth
The Garden Friend book
Follow the Garden Friend, a lovable acorn-topped character, on nighttime adventures through the garden and beyond. Then, learn to make a Garden Friend of your own, to hide in your garden at home.
Through this delightful rhyming narrative, children are encouraged to explore the natural beauty and wonder of a garden. Curiosity about the natural world grows through the child’s greatest asset: their imagination!
The Garden Friend is a bilingual book, and can be enjoyed in both English and Spanish.
To purchase a signed copy from the author, please contact Mary Frances directly at 469-235-4343.
(ask about bulk discounts for educators!)
Meet the Author: Mary Frances Baker
Mary Frances Baker is a music educator who has loved all things outdoors since she was a child. The garden is a place of beauty and wonder that has inspired her to create. She hopes it will provide the same inspiration for you!
Praise for The Garden Friend
“Ever since I was little, woodland creatures like gnomes and fairies have fascinated me. So, when I found The Garden Friend by Mary Frances Baker, I was an eight-year-old girl again…Because reading this book fosters awareness and appreciation for nature, and because it’s such a fun read, I’m giving it five bright stars that you may glimpse sparkling against the jet-black night sky.”
- Readers’ Favorite review
For Educators and Parents
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Make a Garden Friend
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Lesson Plans for Teachers
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Coloring sheets
